What is the cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Lerwick?

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Lerwick is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £120 and takes 27h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Lerwick?

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Lerwick is to train and ferry which takes 23h 12m and costs £240 - £280.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Lerwick?

The distance between Chesterfield and Lerwick is 547 miles.

How do I travel from Chesterfield to Lerwick without a car?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Lerwick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 12m and costs £240 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Chesterfield to Lerwick?

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Chesterfield to Lerwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lerwick?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lerwick.

Chesterfield to Lerwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Chesterfield to Lerwick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI)MAN - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
11h 22m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
27h 16m
£56–119
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 12m
£245–274
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lerwick (LSI)BHX - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
7h 22m
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Norwich
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Lerwick (LSI)NWI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
13h 57m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Square
8h 36m
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
23h 13m
£75–309
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry TerminalNl2
28h 7m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

14Weekly Planes

10h 32mAverage Duration

£241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.7 mi
Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Lerwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Chesterfield to Lerwick. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, then take the bus to Harrison Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chesterfield to Esplanade via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 23h 12m.

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